Guadeloupe eSIM

An eSIM in Guadeloupe works exactly like a physical SIM card, but is downloaded digitally to your phone instead of inserted as a plastic card. You receive a QR code by email after purchase, scan it from your device's settings, and the eSIM is provisioned in seconds.

Once your plane lands in Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre / PTP airport), the Cellesim eSIM connects automatically to local mobile networks , primarily Orange Caraïbe, Digicel and SFR Caraïbe, which together cover the main islands of Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes with 4G/LTE service.

Step-by-step setup

1. Buy your Guadeloupe eSIM on cellesim.com and check out , you'll get the QR code by email within seconds.
2. Before you fly, while still on Wi-Fi, open your phone's Settings → Cellular / Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the code.
3. Label the line "Guadeloupe Travel" so you can toggle it easily.
4. On arrival, enable the new line for data, leave your home SIM on for calls/SMS, and you're online.

What you need to know

• Device compatibility: iPhone XS or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer, most Samsung Galaxy from S20 onwards. Older flagship models in 2018+ also support eSIM.
• Validity timer starts when the eSIM first connects to a Guadeloupe network , not when you buy it. You can install the QR weeks in advance without burning days.
• Network coverage is strong in Pointe-à-Pitre, Basse-Terre, Le Gosier and along main coastal roads; remote rainforest areas around La Soufrière volcano may have intermittent service.

Tip: Guadeloupe is part of France for telecom purposes, so any France or EU-wide eSIM also works here , but a Guadeloupe-specific plan is usually cheaper if you're only visiting the Caribbean.

Most flagship smartphones released since 2018-2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 series and newer. Tablets, smartwatches and an increasing number of laptops also support eSIM. The fastest way to verify your specific device is to check Settings , if you see "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan" as an option, you're compatible.

eSIM compatibility is now standard across the high-end smartphone market and rapidly spreading into mid-range devices. Cellesim works with any unlocked, eSIM-capable device , no special configuration needed beyond scanning the QR code we send you.

iPhones with eSIM support

• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR (2018) , first iPhones with eSIM (one physical SIM + one eSIM).
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (2019).
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (2020).
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021) , supports two active eSIMs simultaneously.
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022) , US versions are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 and later , full eSIM support.

Google Pixel with eSIM support

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL and all later models (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Fold).

Samsung Galaxy with eSIM support

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE (2020) , first Galaxy with eSIM.
• Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 series (all variants except some regional versions).
• Galaxy Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5 and Z Flip 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Galaxy Note 20, 20 Ultra.
• Note: Some regional Samsung variants (e.g., specific Hong Kong dual-SIM physical models) may not support eSIM. Check Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager.

Other Android devices with eSIM

• Huawei: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and newer flagships.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30 series, ThinkPhone.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 series and newer (international versions).
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 (verify region).
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 IV and newer.
• Nokia / HMD: G60, X30 5G.

How to verify eSIM support on your device

1. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → look for "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You can also dial *#06# , if you see an "EID" (32-digit number), your phone has eSIM hardware.
2. Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → SIM Cards → look for "Download a SIM instead" or "Add eSIM".
3. EID check: most eSIM-capable Android phones show EID in Settings → About Phone → Status.

Tip: Even if your phone supports eSIM hardware, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIMs like Cellesim. Most phones bought outright are unlocked; phones from carrier instalment plans may require unlocking after the contract is paid off.

Almost every flagship smartphone released since 2019 supports eSIM, making it ideal for international travel. Compatible models include iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus a growing list of mid-range devices. If your phone has Settings → Cellular → "Add eSIM", you're ready to use a Cellesim plan abroad.

Travellers benefit most from eSIM because it eliminates the airport SIM-card queue, removes the need to swap your home SIM out, and lets you keep your usual phone number active for SMS verification. A Cellesim travel eSIM activates the moment you land , no shop visit required.

Best eSIM-compatible travel phones

• iPhone (2018+): XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and SE 3rd gen , all support Dual SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. iPhone 14/15/16 in the US is eSIM-only.
• Google Pixel (2018+): Pixel 3 through Pixel 9 , all support eSIM. Pixel 7 Pro and newer support multiple active eSIMs.
• Samsung Galaxy (2020+): S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, Note 20, Fold and Flip series.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30/40, ThinkPhone , most newer flagships.
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 , varies by region.
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV / V, Xperia 10 IV / V.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 international and newer flagships.
• Nokia/HMD: G60 5G, X30 5G.

What to check before buying a travel eSIM

1. eSIM hardware: dial *#06# , if an EID number appears, you're compatible.
2. Carrier unlock status: phones bought on instalment plans may be locked to your home carrier. Most outright purchases are unlocked.
3. iOS version: iOS 12.1 or newer for full eSIM support.
4. Android version: Android 9 or newer typically supports eSIM, though it depends on the manufacturer.
5. Region-specific variants: some Samsung models sold in Hong Kong or China are dual physical SIM with no eSIM , verify your specific model number.

Travel-friendly phones that don't support eSIM

• iPhones older than XS (iPhone X, 8, 7, 6 series).
• Most budget Android phones (entry-level Samsung A series before A53, Xiaomi Redmi entry models).
• Older Huawei devices without Google Services.
• Region-specific dual physical SIM variants (verify model number).

Tip: if your current phone doesn't support eSIM but you travel often, an unlocked, mid-range eSIM-capable phone (e.g., Pixel 7a, iPhone SE 3, Samsung Galaxy A55) makes an excellent secondary travel device , pair it with a Cellesim plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

 Dit is de meest kritische vraag. Deze eSIM is geldig voor Guadeloupe en Martinique (aangezien beide deel uitmaken van Frankrijk/EU). Het zal echter NIET werken in Dominica of Saint Lucia, wat onafhankelijke, niet-EU-landen zijn. Uw verbinding stopt zodra de veerboot in de buurt van die eilanden komt, en er worden hoge roamingkosten in rekening gebracht als uw thuissimkaart het overneemt. Voor deze reis naar meerdere eilanden is onze Caribbean Regional eSIM de enige veilige optie. 

Het is ingewikkeld.

• Voor EU-burgers: Ja, "Roam Like at Home" (RLAH) is technisch gezien van toepassing. Veel niet-Franse providers (bijvoorbeeld uit Duitsland en Spanje) hanteren echter een strikt 'Fair Use Policies' voor afgelegen gebieden en kunnen uw gegevens beperken of beperken.
• Voor Britse/Amerikaanse staatsburgers: Nee! Post-Brexit Britse abonnementen en alle Amerikaanse abonnementen brengen u zeer hoge internationale roamingkosten in rekening ($10+/dag).

Een Cellesim eSIM garandeert een vaste prijs. en hogesnelheidsgegevens zonder "Fair Use"-limieten.

Ja, absoluut. Onze eSIM maakt verbinding met premium lokale netwerken (zoals Orange) die uitstekende 4G/LTE dekking bieden, niet alleen op de hoofdeilanden (Grande-Terre en Basse-Terre), maar ook op de populaire eilanden voor dagtochten Les Saintes, Marie-Galante en La Désirade. 

 Om u de beste snelheid te bieden (zoals u in Frankrijk mag verwachten), maakt onze eSIM verbinding met de premium Tier-1-netwerken van Guadeloupe, meestal Orange Caraïbe of Digicel. Dit zorgt ervoor dat u de snelst beschikbare 4G/LTE (en 5G) snelheden krijgt voor het gebruik van Google Maps op de bochtige wegen van Basse-Terre. 

Ja, in de meeste gebieden. Je hebt een sterk signaal op de basis en in de hoofdstad Basse-Terre. Tijdens het wandelen over de vulkaan La Soufrière is het signaal verrassend goed op het pad, maar het kan op de top wegvallen als gevolg van weer/bewolking. Je hebt een signaal bij alle grote stranden en steden, maar verwacht "dode zones" als je het diepe binnenland van het Nationaal Park ingaat. 

 De meeste moderne telefoons doen dat, maar u moet onze specifieke lijst hier bekijken: eSIM-compatibele apparaten om er 100% zeker van te zijn voordat u een aankoop doet. 

Absoluut. Het openbaar vervoer is beperkt, dus de meeste toeristen huren een auto. Betrouwbare gegevens voor Waze of Google Maps zijn essentieel om door de "Papillon"-vleugels te navigeren en verkeer rond Pointe-à-Pitre te vermijden. 

Ja. De dekking is uitstekend in de stad Deshaies en in de Botanische Tuin, waardoor je direct foto's van de beroemde filmlocaties uit de tv-serie kunt delen. 

Je hebt een sterk 4G-signaal op de boot en op Malendure Beach. De verbinding gaat uiteraard verloren als u onder water gaat duiken of snorkelen op de Duiveneilanden. 

Ja. De eSIM maakt onmiddellijk verbinding bij het aanmeren in de cruisehaven van Pointe-à-Pitre, zodat u dure scheeps-wifi kunt vermijden en toegang krijgt tot kaarten voor uw dagtocht.